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    Lorene's Downtown

    3.8 (96 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Biscuits and gravy
    Jenn H.

    First time here and I found me another winner! Hubby and I stopped in for breakfast. Place is pretty big inside, lots of booth type seating with an old fashion breakfast bar, with many stools to sit at too. It's pretty bright inside too, gets lots of natural sunlight and is very clean. Reminds me of an old school diner from the 90s... A bit outdated furniture wise and their ceiling reminds me of an elementary school cafeteria, but overall it's a welcoming environment. (And they were playing some classic oldies lightly in the background too! Nice.) Wasn't crowded at all on a Tuesday morning. Plenty of parking too. Walked in and was immediately greeted and seated by a very friendly waitress and then given our menus and asked for our drink orders... There was lots to choose from on their menus too. So we ended up getting the chili omelet with hash browns and biscuits and gravy. And the combo breakfast of 1 egg, 2 bacon and biscuits and gravy. Plus two orange juices. Food took a decent amount of time to get served like 15mins), but that just means they were cooking it fresh. :) Beautiful presentation! Big portions! Steaming hot food! Yes! Yes! Yes! Everything was SO good! And tasted so fresh! Bacon was thick and cooked perfectly. Overeasy egg was picture perfect and cooked well. Biscuits were fluffy and soft (not overly big) and gravy was thick and creamy and so well flavored. The hash browns were browned just right. And the chili omelette was made with homemade chili! And my hubby loved every bite of it. 5/5 for the food all the way! The orange juices even tasted freshly squeezed! Served in tall, sparkling, and clean glasses, they were very tasty and refreshing! Yum. They got slices of homemade pie for like 3 or 4 bucks, & homemade cookies for 2$ and a little gift shop set up inside in a very tasteful way. Definitely want to come back for some of that pie though!! Plus I read a few reviews mentioning their green chili, so now I'm intrigued with that too! If you are a fan of diners and awesome food and great service, then you should check them out!!

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    Michael S.

    Came in after trying to eat a Tina Marie's but was treated rudely so we left and cane here! Glad we did. We were seated immediately. Very friendly staff. I ordered the chili verde omelette- wow! So delicious but pretty spicy so beware! Wife ordered the green chili omelette and she enjoyed it as well. Coffee was delicious and servers came often for refills! We love the cozy diner feel here and can't wait to come back!!

    Club sandwich and fries
    Kristi C.

    We've been coming here every Thursday for awhile now and really enjoy coming here. The service is great and our waitress is very friendly and brings our food right away. I love this sandwich it's so good, the only thing is the fries have no salt when it comes to the table and I'm having to salt them myself. Sounds like nitpicking when I actually write this but fries need seasoning. It's my only complaint. I'll continue to come here. One thing I do appreciate is the ambience, you can hear yourself think and talk, you don't have to get loud to hear each other.

    Senior fish and chips

    The food is fine. And the service has always been very good. But like most restaurants, they are suffering from "shrink-flation". I attached a photo showing how small the fish has gotten. Smaller than a pack of crackers. Still tasted fine

    Hot chocolate
    Alexandra L.

    The menu was so big...I didn't know what to choose. I decided to pick something I've never had before and that was a 'peaches and cream waffle combo'. It was soo delicious!! I definitely recommend ordering it if your hungry.

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    Good wholesome food. Fresh and clean. We enjoyed our lunch - chicken sandwich and a tuna sandwich - and the service was great.

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    Excellent tasting breakfast and the portions were huge. Service was fast and friendly. Definitely recommended good eats!:)

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    Beanies Coffee Roaster

    Beanies Coffee Roaster

    4.2(101 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Free parking

    5* coffee .5* for the food…read morefound this place by total accident. I was in town for a wrestling tournament and decided to walk to the arena from my hotel. As I was walking I saw the sign for this place and was happy I did because my other coffee options were a fast food restaurant or the famous coffee chain. It was a bit confusing to locate. It was tucked away in the back of a commercial office space type building. Once inside the place was very clean and organized. Very minimalist design. I was only one of 4 total people inside. My order was taken quickly. I ordered an iced americano with a ham and cheese turnover. Coffee was on point. No notes. No complaints. The pastry however was not good. They asked me if I wanted it heated up. I said I did. I saw her put it in the microwave, and I assumed they turned it on. When I bit into it (I had already left and walked across the street) it was cold. Like cold cold. On top of that it was flavorless which made it worse. Stick to the coffee or make sure you check the temp of the food prior to leaving.

    After driving by one day, made a note for a closeby coffee shop…read more Beanies is such a cute shop. If you're driving up, go past the outdoor dining space for the restaurant and the door foe the coffee shop is opposite the restaurant. I di ask the barista if they had any specials or any drinks they were really known for and got some funny looks. But ended up with a delightful honey lavender latte, which was delicious. I would recommend a good cup of coffee at Beanies!

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    Bottoms Up Espresso - My youngest's friend got us some caffeine :-)

    Bottoms Up Espresso

    4.2(42 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Bakersfield is the one city I've passed by on the way either to LA or SF, but never to stop by and…read morestay overnight until recently. Being driven back from the Grand Canyon having spent nearly a week camping with some awesome people from SJSU, we were informed we were staying at a Super 8 motel overnight to take hot showers and sleep on beds (one week of camping will do that). I had search on Google for coffee nearby and saw this "Bikini Bottom Coffee" shop pop up and yes, I was intrigued of a coffee shop with bikini clad baristas. But it was getting late and we had an early departure for San Jose the next day so I bookmarked this place just in case the free coffee and breakfast offering at the motel did not speak to me (it was terrible...). The morning of the departure, I got up early and it was just a 1-minute walk there and they have two(?) drive by lanes for cars to pull up to order. You can also just walk up to order. Aside from the obvious -- baristas in bikinis taking your order, they have an extensive list of coffee drinks and souvenirs you can buy. Given I need my morning cup of coffee, I opted for the House Blend Bue Coffee and their French toast breakfast sandwich. My verdict? The coffee was alright. I have had better coffee, but given my choice of free (gross) coffee at Super 8 vs my bikini coffee, the latter was a much better solid choice. The French toast breakfast sandwich was heavy with sausage, bacon, and eggs if you are a meat lover. Customer service was excellent so I will give them props for being patient with me while deciding what to order. Overall, it's a good coffee pit stop (if Dutch Bros isn't around) with good customer service vibes (and no, it is not what you think lol).

    I wanted to go to Beanies but being that it was the day after Christmas, they were closed. The next…read moreclosest was Bottoms up Espresso, the Hooters of coffee shops. Not sure what kind of beans they use here but something tells me they're of the Folgers variety. If you're looking for espresso, this ain't the place. It looks like they make Red Bull mixed drinks so if that's more your speed then I suppose give Bottoms Up a try. I will never understand why places that have "espresso" in the business name, don't take care to make sure their espresso is at very least drinkable.

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    Mokha Cafe - Honeycomb bread

    Mokha Cafe

    4.4(210 reviews)
    4.3 mi
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    I had no idea this locally owned coffee shop existed in Bakersfield until Yelp! There are even 3…read morelocations- one in downtown, on Panama Ln, and this one. I went twice to this location two days in a row because I enjoyed it so much. First with a friend and then I had to introduce it to my kids. The coffees and teas are delish and unique, as well as the smoothies and juices (I didn't try those but my kids loved them). We tried a variety of baked goods, the honeycomb bread is sooooo dang good! Filled with little pockets of cream cheese, drizzled with honey, and topped with toasted regular and black sesame seeds (I forgot to take a pic of this one, but I'll add it next time I go). We enjoyed all of the pastries we tried- not a crumb on our plates by the time we were finished! The decor is beautiful and unique. All of the employees super nice and helpful. You can ask them for descriptions or ask for a menu to see details and ingredients. They're open late too, so I think my next visit will be a GNO or a date with my hubby.

    This is a wonderful addition to our city! I was very excited to try this place and get a feel for…read moreYemeni coffee. Upon entry I was taken aback by the beautiful art that appears hand painted on the wall. It is beautiful! I wanted to get a feel for what Yemeni coffee is and how it differs from other regional coffees and I did not get that. We ordered a coffee and a matcha and I was able to try and enjoy both. I think it's good coffee and matcha I just didn't understand how their product differed from anything else. It's not bad and I would get it again but I didn't get a feel for the region. I remember when I tried Turkish coffee for the first time and the richness of flavor and strength, Salvadoran coffee and its rich aromatics, Palestinian and its rich nutty textures via spice, but here I was left wondering. Yes, this is a pistachio coffee, but what makes it different? I don't know. Yes, this is a pistachio matcha, but what made it different. Don't know. Good sure, but I can't really describe how it is unique. The baklava, certainly, provided this rich information. Compared to other baklavas it was drier and crunchier in a way that was satisfying and light. I would prefer to eat this baklava if I was watching my sugar and calories, which coincidently I currently am. Other baklavas are more decadent and syrup/sugar heavy. I was left with a want for more out of how light and delicious they are. I hope to try their cake offerings soon! Would return to continue trying their menu and would love to see a no straw option for the lid along with a more sustainable cup!

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    Cafe Smitten - Moroccan eggs  Cheddar scone  Earl grey pie

    Cafe Smitten

    4.4(1k reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    Went to Smitten downtown for breakfast with some friends before a morning of shopping. We each…read moreordered a coffee and shared a toast flight, which ended up being the perfect thing to share. The first toast was peanut butter and strawberry jelly topped with coconut flakes. The second was almond butter and banana with cocoa nibs, honey, and cinnamon. The third was Nutella and hazelnuts topped with strawberries and coconut flakes. They were all delicious, but my favorite was definitely the Nutella and hazelnut toast. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the variety made it fun to share and try different combinations. Service was quick and friendly. The ambiance is a cute cafe vibe. You place order at the counter and someone brings your order to your table. Smitten is definitely a must-visit spot when downtown for breakfast.

    One our favorite spots in Bakersfield to grab a quick lunch or even just a snack and a beverage…read more The ambiance is nice and relaxing. It's the perfect place to meet up with friends, have a business lunch, or grab a table and study or get work done. Staff are friendly and the food is pretty good. It's already become one of our regular spots! Atmosphere: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Food: 4/5 Value: 4/5 Total: 3.75/5 Price: $ Rating Criteria: Based on comparisons to other establishments in the area 1/5: Terrible, would not recommend 2/5: Might be worth it depending on price and other factors. 3/5: Solid option. Average in this category for the area. 4/5: Above average and excels in this area. 5/5: Excellent, needs no improvement Pricing Criteria: Based on what we spent $: $0 - $50 per person $$: $50 - $100 per person $$$: $100 - $200 per person $$$$: $200 - $500 per person $$$$$: $500+ per person Please be mindful that reviews are based on personal experience which may differ from person to person based upon a multitude of factors (individual/specific workers, time of day, personal preferences, etc). Pricing may also differ and is reflected here based on what we paid for our meal. We typically enjoy multiple courses with our meals including appetizers, salads, entrees, desserts, and sometimes drinks or tasting menus when available. Please do your own research if concerned about potential pricing.

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    This strawberry mocha special is divine

    Lorene's Downtown - diners - Updated May 2026

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